Sour Strawberry Lemonade Infused Gummies Recipe

This recipe first appeared in the Flower Issue of Fat Nugs Magazine, published fall 2024. 

As we inch closer to Crop-tober and the chill of autumn starts to creep in, I find myself clinging to the last vestiges of summer. One way I’ve managed to do this is by whipping up a batch of infused sour strawberry lemonade gummies. Thanks to global warming, summer in Chicago feels like it’s extended its stay. Why not indulge in those sweet, tart flavors just a little longer? 

When creating these gummies, my goal was to harness the full potential of the cannabis plant by using a full-spectrum extraction. I wanted to capture THC and a variety of beneficial cannabinoids like CBG, CBN, CBGA, and many others. For this, I chose Rick Simpson Oil (RSO). The hashy flavor of RSO can be quite potent, so I paired it with zesty citrus and sour flavorings to beautifully mask any overwhelming notes, resulting in a harmonious balance. The sweetness from the strawberry and the sour notes from the lemonade will juxtapose delightfully with the earthy undertones of the RSO, creating an enjoyable edible experience. 

I encourage you to get into the kitchen and try your hand at these sour gummies. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season while enjoying the multitude of benefits that cannabis has to offer. 

How to Make Sour Strawberry Lemonade Infused Gummies 

Kitchen Equipment 

• Medium mixing bowl 
• Medium saucepan
• Measuring cups 
• Measuring spoons
• Silicone gummy molds
• Silicone scraper
• Whisk
• Instant-read thermometer 
• Metal sieve
• Large liquid measuring cup (holds at least 5 cups)

Ingredients for Sour Strawberry Lemonade THC Gummies 

• Non-stick cooking spray
• ¾ Cup of cold water
• 3 ½ Tablespoons grams of grass-fed gelatin 
• 1 Syringe of Rick Simpson Oil (R.S.O.)
• 1 Cup granulated sugar
• 1 Cup corn syrup
• 2 ½ Tablespoons sorbitol (can substitute regular sugar) 
• 2 Teaspoons of citric acid
• 6 Teaspoons of Loranne’s Tart and Sour Fruit Flavor Enhancer
• 2 ¼  Teaspoons Loranne’s Super Strength Strawberry Flavoring Oil
• 1 ¼ Teaspoons Lemon Flavoring Oil (I used Muloen’s) 
• 8 Drops of pink gel food coloring

How to make Sour Strawberry Lemonade Gummies 

1. Measure out all ingredients into separate bowls
2. Prepare silicon molds by spraying them with non-stick flavorless cooking spray
3. Pour the cold water into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
4. Sprinkle grass-fed gelatin on top of the cold water. Let the gelatin bloom while making the rest of the recipe.
5. Mix together the granulated sugar, corn syrup, and sorbitol in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.  Continuously stir to ensure that everything has been combined. 
6. Bring to a boil while making sure to stir and scrape sugar from off the sides of the saucepan.  
7. Once the mixture reaches 255 degrees Fahrenheit, remove from heat and stir into the bloomed gelatin mixture.  Continuously stir to break up the bloom gelatin.
8. Carefully whisk in citric acid.    
9. Let mixture sit for 10 minutes so that the foam can collect at the surface.
10. Take a spoon and remove all of the foam on top and discard.
11. Pour mixture through the metal sieve into the large liquid measuring cup.
12. Combine Loranne’s Tart and Sour Fruit Flavor Enhancer, Loranne’s Super Strength Strawberry Flavoring Oil, Muloen’s Lemon Flavoring Oil, and RSO syringe.  
13. Once completely combined, pour gummy mixture into greased molds.
14. Let the gummies sit out at room temperature for at least 24 hours before removing. 
15. Cure the gummies for at least 24 hours after demolding before storing.
16. Smoke a joint and be proud of yourself. You just made some delicious gummies
17. Store in an airtight container. Keep out of heat and sunlight.